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The Spooky Season is Upon Us.

Today, as I felt a distinct chill in the air, I smiled to myself (in a sinister fashion, of course), knowing that the Spooky Season is almost here. This time of year, I can be found sipping a hot cup of coffee, engrossed in a horror story or psychological thriller. I can almost hear you saying, "But Darcy! Our classes are giving us more than enough reading to keep us busy." To keep us sane, however, might I suggest some non-educational reading? I just couldn't wait for October to jump into my first creepy story for the season. I started with, "The Sound a Rabbit Might Make," by Bruce McAllister. "Who is this Bruce McAllister character?" you might ask. I'd never heard of him before either, but I suspect he might be a distant relative of Stephen King. I don't want to give away too much of the story, but I suppose that isn't possible, as the story doesn't come to a traditional ending. That Bruce fellow left his readers hanging, to ponder for themselves the fate of his characters. Is the protagonist a psychopath, or just some poor guy suffering from PTSD? Will he make good on his threats, or is he just fanticizing? And what is up with the rabbits in this tale? A happy childhood memory or a symbol of darker things? You decide. I know my pet rabbit, Naughty Britches, drives ME crazy when she flicks litter all over the place, but is a rabbit capable of pushing a mentally unstable man all the way over? A good cliff-hanger or creepy story with a twist ending makes the perfect balance to all that educational reading that you've probably been consumed with lately. Why not ditch the glurge and dive into a good horror novel? Nothing says 'creepy' like a trip to Bar Harbor to see Stephen King's house. But since my funds are tight, I'll settle for one of his books. Can I drag you down the rabbit hole with me?
Image Source: "The Black Rabbit of Inle" by Elena Lam

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